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Ramadan & fastingFrom the masjid's own video, Jan 10, 2026.

Prepare now for a better Ramadan

Masjid WDM · Ahmad Shaheed

“The five P's of Shaaban would be practice, pray, plan, prepare and progress.”

The khateeb, at 21:59

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In one sentence

Muslims should plan intentionally and collaboratively, especially by using Sha'ban to prepare spiritually and practically for Ramadan, while trusting Allah.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Introduces human excellence and the Quran’s framework of guidance, warning, and accountability.
  2. Argues that believers face constant tests and therefore need forethought, strategy, and practical reliance on Allah.
  3. Uses the Hijrah, family life, marriage, business, and community work as examples of collaborative planning.
  4. Connects advance preparation to Ramadan through the metaphor of tilling, planting, watering, and harvesting.
  5. Presents Sha'ban’s five Ps: practice, pray, plan, prepare, and progress.
  6. Closes by urging written goals, accountability, community initiative, and leadership before Ramadan.
Try this week
Start fasting more now and plan meals for Ramadan.
Read at least a page, half-page, or sentence of Quran daily.
Add one voluntary prayer and gradually build the habit.
Write Ramadan goals, set phone reminders, and choose an accountability partner.
Prepare logistics such as meal planning, Eid clothing, and a make-up-fast calendar.
Track progress across Ramadan’s three ten-day periods and adjust the plan.
Identify family or community needs and take leadership in addressing them.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“So the five P's of Shaaban would be practice, pray, plan, prepare and progress.”
Masjid WDM · South Houston / Bellfort, TX
Play from 21:59
“Put it on paper. have an accountability partner. your wife, your children, your family, you know, if you put it on paper, once you put it on paper, that means it's easier for you to share with somebody else.”
Masjid WDM · South Houston / Bellfort, TX
Play from 27:46
Talk about it at home

For the dinner table

Imam Ahmad Shaheed reminded us that planning ahead is part of our responsibility as Muslims. Trusting Allah goes together with taking practical steps, as he illustrated with the story of tying a camel. He encouraged us to prepare for Ramadan by practicing good deeds, praying, planning, preparing, and tracking our progress. We can start with small habits, such as reading a little Quran, giving charity, or adding a voluntary prayer, and build gradually. We can also ask one another for help, write down our goals, and adjust our plans as we learn what works for our families and community.

  1. What is one small good deed you would like to practice before Ramadan?
  2. Who could help you work toward a goal, and what kind of encouragement would help?
  3. What could our family prepare ahead of time to make more room for worship during Ramadan?
Where it was given

The masjid

Masjid Warithuddeen Mohammed6641 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77087Jumu'ah 1:30 PMKhateebAhmad ShaheedMore khutbahsArchiveAll khutbahs at Masjid WDM50 khutbahs
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